Category: Politics
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Bombs on a Tanker Hull in Hormuz. Now Trump Has to Decide.
A small boat attached two explosive devices to a tanker’s hull in the Strait of Hormuz, a new tactic in the eight-month Iran conflict. A Saudi-led coalition says it downed a Houthi drone near Mecca, and CENTCOM briefed Trump on Iran options. Here’s what it means for his decision and your gas prices.
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The $6.3 Billion Binance Hack Just Made the Case for Self-Custody
Binance says a security incident had an estimated impact of $6.3 billion, the largest crypto theft on record. About $3 billion is frozen and withdrawals are paused. Here’s why one hacked laptop makes the case for holding your own keys, and why Washington shouldn’t overreact.
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Fired General Brett Sylvia Allegedly Leaked Iran Secrets. Now Prove It.
Hegseth fired Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, the Pentagon’s top military planner, and sent his case to the DOJ. An internal report says he admitted leaking Iran and Ukraine secrets. Leaking war plans is a betrayal, but a referral isn’t a conviction.
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DOJ Takes California’s Voter Rolls to a Grand Jury. Now Bring Proof.
Federal prosecutors began sending grand jury subpoenas to California election officials a day after a judge refused to set aside 20,000 ballots. Here’s what they demand and why the DOJ needs proof, not pressure.
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The Second Dan Sullivan Probe Just Got Grand Jury Subpoenas
The Justice Department issued new grand jury subpoenas over the second Dan Sullivan, and Gov. Mike Dunleavy ordered a state probe of the Peltola campaign. Here’s what we know five days before Election Day.
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The Economy Grew 3.4%. So Why Does Your Wallet Feel Lighter?
The economy grew at a 3.4% annual rate last quarter, beating forecasts. But the same morning, new data showed real disposable income fell 0.3% in September as prices rose 3.6% from a year earlier. Here’s why strong growth isn’t reaching family budgets, and what Washington should do about it.
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Obama Laughed at the Cheesecake Factory. Its Customers Just Set a Record.
Obama joked that Trump has the White House “looking like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory.” Days later the chain reported a record $1.03 billion quarter, with comparable sales up 15.2%. Here’s what the joke says about how elites see the families who save up for a night out, and how Republicans should use it.
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The Fed Blinked Before the Midterms. Two Dissenters Wanted a Hike.
The Fed held rates at 3.75% to 4% in a 10-2 vote, six days before the midterms, even as it admits inflation remains elevated. Lisa Cook and Beth Hammack wanted a hike. Here’s what the pause means for your wallet, and why Washington’s spending is the other half of the inflation story.
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36 Million Have Already Voted. Republicans Can’t Wait for Tuesday.
More than 36 million Americans have already voted, and in states that track party, registered Democrats make up 45% of early voters to about 31% for Republicans. That’s not a result, but it is a warning. Here’s what the early voting numbers really say and why conservatives shouldn’t wait for Election Day.
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Gas Fell 21 Cents. Consumer Confidence Jumped. Washington, Take the Hint.
Consumer confidence jumped 7.5 points to 91.7 in October, and the Conference Board tied the rebound to easing gas prices. But families still expect 5.8% inflation and plan to spend less. Here’s what the survey says about your wallet, and why more American energy and less federal borrowing matter.
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